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maceral

/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/

/ˈmæs.ɚ.əl/

Translations

maceralnoun

macerals

/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/

/ˈmæs.ɚ.əl/

Maceral is a component of coal that is derived from plant material.

Мацерал - это компонент угля, который происходит из растительного материала.

Synonyms

coal component

organic constituent

petrographic component

microscopic organic component

coal maceral

maceraladjective

more maceral

Comp.

most maceral

Super.

/ˈmæs.ər.əl/

/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/

Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "maceral analysis").

maceralnoun

A maceral is an organic component of coal or oil shale, analogous to a mineral in rocks.

The geologist examined the maceral composition of the coal to determine its quality.

maceraladjective

Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of a maceral or macerals.

Maceral analysis revealed a predominance of vitrinite in the coal sample.